YHEC at the local level is a basic introduction for youth who are interested in hunting. State YHEC events are at an intermediate level and require youth to have completed a hunter safety course. Local and state YHEC events must feature at least one of the following responsibility/educational events and one of the following shooting events:
Responsibility Events
Hunter Responsibility Exam
Test your knowledge of hunter safety, ethics, responsibility and laws
Hunter Safety Trail
Demonstrate your knowledge of safe hunting practices in various hunting situations
Orienteering
Prove you know how to navigate a course utilizing a map and compass
Wildlife Identification
Identify tracks, hides, feathers, and signs of North American wildlife
Shooting Events
.22 Rifle
Utilize a .22 rifle to shoot at action-type or life-size game targets
Shotgun
Demonstrate your shotgun shooting skills across multiple hunters' clay stations
Muzzleloader
Use a muzzleloading rifle with open sights to shoot at action-type or life-size game targets
Archery
Walk through a course with life size animal targets